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A stack of Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe featuring a rich, fudgy chocolate base and a luscious, swirled cheesecake topping. These decadent brownies have a gooey texture with melted chocolate and a creamy cheesecake layer, making them an irresistible dessert for chocolate lovers.

Easy Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe

Rich, fudgy chocolate brownies swirled with creamy cheesecake for the perfect combination of flavors. These cream cheese brownies recipe are irresistibly delicious and impressive!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer (stand or hand-held)
  • Rubber spatula
  • Knife for swirling

Ingredients

Brownie Base

  • 1 cup 226g unsalted butter
  • 2 cups 400g granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 85g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup 125g all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

Cream Cheese Swirl

  • 16 ounces 450g cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup 67g granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  • Line 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper

Brownie Base

  • Melt butter in microwave
  • Mix in sugar until combined
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well
  • Stir in vanilla
  • Combine dry ingredients separately
  • Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture

Cream Cheese Swirl

  • Beat softened cream cheese until smooth
    A close-up of a mixing bowl with smooth, creamy cheesecake batter being stirred for a Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe. The rich, velvety texture of the cream cheese mixture will create the perfect swirl in these decadent, fudgy brownies.
  • Mix in sugar
  • Add egg and vanilla, beat until smooth
    A close-up of a person cracking an egg into a mixing bowl filled with a smooth batter for a Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe. The rich, creamy mixture is being prepared for the cheesecake swirl, ensuring a luscious and decadent texture in the final baked brownies.

Assembly

  • Pour ⅔ brownie batter in pan
  • Add cream cheese mixture in dollops
  • Top with remaining brownie batter
  • Swirl with knife
  • Bake 35-40 minutes

Notes

  • Ensure ingredients are at room temperature
  • Don't overmix the batter
  • Brownies are done when toothpick has few moist crumbs

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 620IU | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1.8mg